Chronic Oral Lesions

Oral Mucosal Lesions in Childhood

“…White sponge nevus is a benign asymptomatic lesion which is inherited as an autosomal dominant disorder [ 1 , 11 , 41 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 ]. Lesions are clinically presented as uni- or bilateral white patches of thick, sponge-like, or velvety tissue which are non-scrapable [ 1 , 11 , 44 , 46 ].…”

“…Lesions are clinically presented as uni- or bilateral white patches of thick, sponge-like, or velvety tissue which are non-scrapable [ 1 , 11 , 44 , 46 ]. They are most commonly found on the buccal mucosa but may also be located on the tongue surface, labial mucosa, mouth floor, and gingiva [ 1 , 46 , 49 , 50 ]. Usually, they are already present at birth or in early childhood and occasionally may develop during adolescence [ 1 , 41 , 45 , 47 , 50 , 51 ].…”

“…Differential diagnosis includes leukoplakia, chemical burns, trauma, irritation caused by tobacco smoke, and candidosis [ 1 , 11 , 47 , 48 , 51 ]. Treatment is not required unless mastication is compromised [ 1 , 41 , 49 ].…”

Micosis en el anciano

“…En sus formas patológicas como la candidiasis pseudomembranosa (muguet), hiperplásica o eritematosa, hallaremos la presencia de pseudohifas e hifas, como resultado de un desequilibrio en la flora habitual. La inmunosupresión, el uso de prótesis dentales, la xerostomía o la mala oclusión dental serán factores favorecedores y agravantes, todos ellos más presentes en el paciente anciano 19 [19][20][21] .…”

Glossal lesions in a patient with psoriasis

“…Erythematous candidiasis on the tongue manifests as painful erythematous lesions in the centre of the dorsum of the tongue, and may be seen in patients infected with HIV 12. Lichen planus presents as white patches with a lacy surface and pain 3. Erythroplakia produces well defined red plaques or patches that have a velvety texture and bleed easily 1.…”